What is home infusion therapy?
Home infusion therapy is the administration of medications by IV using intravenous and subcutaneous routes (into the bloodstream and under the skin). The most common drug therapies that can be administered at home include antibiotics, pain management, parenteral nutrition and IVIG. Common diagnoses that require IV therapy include infections that do not get better with oral antibiotics, congestive heart failure, immune disorders, neurological disorders, growth hormone deficiencies, high-risk pregnancy and more.
Related Questions
- Through which electronic format are home infusion therapy claims submitted under HIPAA: X12N Professional or NCPDP Retail Pharmacy?
- What are the home infusion therapy fee schedule and contracting issues brought upon by standardization of coding under HIPAA?
- Why would a person need home infusion therapy services?
